Stainless steel countertops in Lancaster PA have been in use for decades, especially in restaurant kitchens and other professional kitchens where cleanliness is a primary consideration. In the last few years, homeowners have begun to appreciate the beauty and utilitarian aspects of stainless steel for their home kitchen countertops.
A principle advantage of a stainless steel countertop is the strength and sturdiness. On most other countertops, either natural materials, such as granite, or manmade laminate materials will often chip or break away. In the case of granite, you are left with a problem that cannot be fixed and with laminates; you are left looking at the underlying wood base. With stainless steel countertops in Lancaster PA you never have to be concerned with stains because the food stuff cannot penetrate into the material, stainless steel being non-porous. Spills and splashes are easily wiped up with a damp cloth. Even some of the toughest food stuff such as red wine will not phase stainless steel.
People who have stainless steel countertops are pleased with the fact that they can move pots and pans from the stove directly to the countertop with no need for any protection. Stainless is not affected by heat, this is not the case with laminated counter tops, if a hot pot is set immediately on a laminated surface that is not protected, and it will burn, buckle and bubble up. Everyone has had the experience of a pan about ready to boil over and how quickly it has to be removed from the heat. With stainless countertops, this poses no problems at all.
Stainless steel countertops in Lancaster PA are perhaps the easiest of all materials to keep impeccably clean; this is one of the primary reasons why the material is so popular in professional kitchens. It can be cleaned with harsh cleansers and flushed with water; there is no effect on the surface other than a beautiful patina that forms over the years. There are many people who believe that their counter tops continue to look better as time goes by, rather than worse for the wear.
Many kitchens are small and poorly lit, stainless steel reflects the light much better than other materials and as a result, the stainless has the tendency to brighten up the area. With reflected light, the kitchen is easier to work in and it appears a much friendlier place and a much more inviting place to spend your time.
Stainless steel countertops in Lancaster PA are laid over a base of plywood. This sandwich construction deadens any noise that might be expected from a steel surface. The metallic ring that might be expected simply is not there.
Jemson Cabinetry maintains many different countertops in Lancaster PA. The most common materials are granite, laminate and Corian. The experienced staff at Jemson Cabinetry would be happy to discuss the pros and cons of the various options.